A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8018826 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 76983622 epoch_slot_no: 346822 block_no: 8018649 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 87350 time: 2022-11-15 22:05:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe77ea8252451d5e44183b5fd157604dbaeb431f3bd298141cf8533e76e92f809Block Operator
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